Ohanaeze Ndigbo group in Lagos State has expressed optimism about President Bola Tinubu’s possibilities of securing a second time period in workplace forward of the 2027 normal elections.
Chief Sunday Udeh, President Common of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, made the declaration throughout a reconciliation parley convened by Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (popularly referred to as Jandor), Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Motion.
The assembly, held in Lagos, centered on fostering concord between Yoruba and Igbo residents following current demolitions within the state.
Talking with the newsmen, Udeh urged each ethnic teams to proceed dwelling in peace and mutual respect, warning in opposition to sentiments able to creating divisions.
He described President Tinubu as an skilled chief who understands governance and deserves one other time period in 2027.
“We’re not doubtful of his victory in 2027. We all know our get together, the All Progressives Congress, APC, will win once more,” Udeh mentioned.
The Ohanaeze chief referred to as on the Lagos State Authorities to proceed partaking with the Igbo group and different ethnic teams to make sure inclusiveness and unity.
He famous that relations between Igbos and the Lagos authorities had grow to be strained after the 2023 elections however assured that renewed dialogue and collaboration would assist strengthen mutual belief.
“2027 is shut. We all know our get together will take it. I’m a member and can work for the get together,” Udeh added.
Additionally talking, Deacon Charles Obih, Nationwide President of the Market Leaders Affiliation of Nigeria, TMLAN, pledged the assist of the Igbo enterprise group for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“We’ll mobilize our members to make sure President Tinubu’s re-election is easy and profitable by the grace of God,” Obih said.
He praised the President’s management, describing him as a succesful and pragmatic chief who inherited troublesome nationwide challenges however has continued to handle them with willpower.
“To be frank, if God had not introduced a person like him, we don’t know the place this nation can be in the present day,” Obih mentioned.
In his remarks, Dr Okey Anorue, Eze Ndigbo of Igbogbo/Bayeku and Babaloja of Tejuosho Market, referred to as for unity and understanding between the Igbo and Yoruba communities.
He emphasised that each teams should strengthen their bond forward of the 2027 elections to stop political actors from exploiting ethnic sentiments.
“We want a peaceable setting. The Yoruba are our hosts, and we should respect their tradition. When in Rome, behave just like the Romans,” he mentioned.
Anorue urged Igbos in Lagos to reject any makes an attempt by politicians to incite battle, stressing that mutual respect and cooperation had been key to the state’s continued improvement.
